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Has anybody thrown up so much that you burst blood vessels in your face?

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I know this sounds weird. I am in my 9th week and have pretty severe morning sickness -- but feel the worst at night. Last night I thew up so violently that when I looked in the mirror, I saw dozens of tiny red spots around my eyes and cheeks. I looked again this morning, and they are still there. The only thing I can think of is that I burst blood vessels in my face. I plan on asking my OB about it, but I'm mainly just hoping the spots will eventually go away. Has anybody experienced this? Are the spots permanent?

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The question is not weird at all - actually, thank you for posting it. I just realized this AM that I broke a blood vessel in my eye last night,after vomiting violently. This morning, I thought I was going to throw up again but could not. When I got out of the stall (at work) I realized I had blotches all over my face and neck - thank god for make up, it looks scary.

I have the exact same problem, Im 26wjs pregnant with my 2nd and my face has so many it looks purple and scary :( Its from all the violent vomiting ive been having the last few days. A few people have told me vitamin k cream is supposed to help so Im going to try it tonight....

My 1st pregnancy was just awful. I threw up for 5 months straight, almost everyday until I gave birth to our beautiful son. After weeks of this, I noticed my face would turn purple & would hurt after an episode. Soon I had busted blood vessels from my forehead down to my neck. It looked as if I had been slapped a few dozen times! Now I am pregnant w/ our 2nd, a daughter due in 30 days :-) I have had my bouts of morning sickness, but nothing like my experience w/ our son. Unfortunately though my face still "explodes" w/ every episode. I look scary & my face hurts. Good news is it goes away w/i 3-4 days. If u are experiencing this, hold your head up high & be proud of your busted blood vessels along w/ any stretchmarks u may acquire because you are carrying another life inside your body & these are your battle wounds! Be proud because in a few months u will hold your little miracle in your arms & agree "it was all worth it!!"

I'm 14 weeks now, and have only had 2 bouts of vomiting the entire pregnancy, so I guess I've been lucky. I've noticed they've both been triggered after I brushed my teeth, my gag reflexes are so sensitive, especially if I feel the slightest bit nauseous, so a little toothpaste got back there and triggered it. This morning though was more violent, as I hadn't eaten anything yet so I had an empty stomach, and it was just stomach acid coming up (the worse), started making my nose bleed (allergy season is in full force) and after I was finally done, I noticed my entire face was red with spots and all the way down my neck. I've noticed this happening before I was pregnant if I ever got sick, which is rare, it is scary looking, I've had coworkers asking me today what's wrong because I don't look normal. It takes a few days to go away, but it is a pain to deal with until it does. Just be patient!

I am 24 weeks and still having morning sickness. This happened to me two days ago and my face is so pink and red I thought I had broken out in a rash. Thankfully before I went nagging to my OB a co-worker told me it had to do with the throwing up and broken blood vessel. I didn't even know this could happen. Thanks everyone for posting your experiences and comments

I dont know if the spots will go away but,one Monday the 17th of Jan,i upchuck so badly i have the red spots like i got into a bar fight is what my 7 year old step child said...so if any one knows if they go away let me know please

This is the first time I've puked and I'm on my third pregnancy. (I've been so lucky with all the others not to get too sick. I was only slightly nauseous with my first until I realized I needed to eat breakfast immediately after waking up, not after taking a shower. Took about a week.) I must have puked so hard that my blood vessels burst under my eyes. I have to say, even while puking I was saying "Oh my gosh, some people do this every day! Are you kidding me? I am so lucky." You go girls!

I'm almost 8 weeks and I just noticed the same thing under my right eye when I was trying to pluck my eyebrows to look presentable to go have some dinner with friends. :) I had some horrible morning sickness all day but luckily felt okay enough by dinner time. By the way, I've found that crackers with cream cheese is a good tummy soother for me. So glad that I'm not the only one with these red spots under my eye. And also that they will go away! I love you baby to be, but please ease up on mommy :)

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